Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel


I chose this for one of my book clubs because I was resistant to reading it and knew I would HAVE to if I picked it for the book club. After all, it's on just about EVERY best list from 2022, including Obama's.  Well, in spite of all that, it was not my "cup of tea."  I simply do not enjoy that genre, even though I tried with everything I had to enjoy it.

I respect the author, her intellect, her writing, her ability to weave a story.  But I simply could not really get into it, try as I might.  

We did have a good discussion because the book raises interesting questions and issues.  There were 5 of us in the group today, and only 1 of us really enjoyed it.

But the rest of the world does and I am glad for the author.  I much preferred her prior book, "The Glass Hotel."

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